Columbia Association (CA) will host two information sessions in February for those who are considering serving the Columbia community by seeking an opportunity to become a member of CA’s Board of Directors.

The sessions will be held on Tuesday, Feb 21 from 7-9 pm and Saturday, Feb. 25 from 10am-noon, both at CA Headquarters, 6310 Hillside Court, located off Stevens Forest Road near the county vehicle emissions inspection station.

Pursuing election may not be a simple decision, and CA recognizes that potential candidates may have questions or need information before filing the necessary forms. Potential candidates are encouraged to attend and learn more about Columbia Association, the role of its board members and how service on the board impacts the community. The goal of the sessions is to have a conversation with residents, including addressing their questions about this opportunity so they can make an informed decision about seeking a seat on CA’s Board of Directors.

CA’s Board of Directors has 11 members – one representative from each of Columbia’s 10 villages plus CA’s President/CEO. Representatives from the villages serve either a one- or two-year term, depending upon each village’s bylaws. In late April 2017, seven villages will hold elections for their representative to the CA Board of Directors: Dorsey’s Search, Hickory Ridge, Kings Contrivance, Long Reach, Oakland Mills, River Hill, and
Wilde Lake.

Columbia is celebrating its 50th birthday in 2017. The community has a storied history and will have an even brighter future. Service on CA’s Board of Directors is a chance to become engaged in Columbia as it commemorates its first half-century of existence and moves forward to its next. Residents contemplating this role are highly encouraged and welcomed to attend one of the information sessions to learn how this service can – and does – make a difference.

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